Paving bids opened for city streets on Thursday
At a special city council meeting last week bids for paving about fifty blocks were opened from nine bidders. Bids ranged from 3.25 for concrete to over 5 for bitulithic with vitrified brick paving chosen for a three inch wearing surface on a four inch concrete base by J. C. Blunk of Ottumwa. Local firm Pella Construction Co. bid concrete but was rejected. Horrabin Co. noted for prior bitulithic work was also represented. Work may start in spring and finish in summer, extending paving along Main Street, Oskaloosa, East First, Broadway, West First, and related streets, with uncertainty on extending to additional streets not in the current district.
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J. C. Blunk
Ottumwa
Pella Construction ‘Company
Horrabin Company
Pella ix
Pella
Main Street
Oskaloosa
East First Street
High School Beats Penn in Thrilling 24-20 Victory
Pella High tops Penn 24 to 20 in a tight, late surge led by Vander Oever with five baskets and Davenport adding seven. Penn’s strong shooting kept it close, with Lau tenbach and Vanden Oever supporting Penn’s effort while De Haan and Vander Ploeg starred for Pella.
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Penn High School
Penn Academy
Penn Five
Pella Boys
van der Ploeg
Lautenbach
Vanden Oever
Pella High Penn Road
Davenport
de Haan
RF Johnson
Lautenach de Hever
Vander Ploeg
RG Eastburn Klein
LG Parsons
Vander Oever
de Fargons
Thanks for Support After Loss by Croll Family
The family of George D Croll and children express gratitude to neighbors friends and all who aided sympathized and sent offerings at the time of the death of their wife and mother.
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George D
Croll
Pompe
Flu list not so big this week in Chronicle
Influenza spread remains but limited with no dangerous illnesses reported. The Chronicle lists homes and individuals with reported cases, noting quarantine generally lasts a few days. By midweek new cases slowed to single digits, suggesting the worst may be past and peak quarantines dropped from thirty to twenty.
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The
Chronicle
H. Vander Garde
M. Ten Hagen
Sylvia Platt
L. Goulooze
Wm. Rozenberg
Aart Verrips
A. Sal
Dan Dieleman
C. L. Allen
Henry van Rees
W. F. Crew
Two Leighton area deaths mark late January 1920
Mrs Cornelius Valser died at her home northeast of Leighton on Thursday January 29 1920 age 62 from nervous prostration amid an influenza spell. Funeral and interment were in Leighton on Saturday. Mrs B Onstine died at her daughter’s home in Leighton Friday January 30 1920 age 82 from old age illnesses. Funeral at Leighton church Monday at 1 pm conducted by Rev G De Jong with interment at Evergreen cemetery.
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Cornelius Valser
Leighton
B. Onstine
Jan de Rool
G. de Jong
Evergreen Cemetery
Death of Thomas De Wolf at Leighton
Thomas De Wolf died at his Leighton home at 4:00 p m Monday February 2 1920 of influenza He was 38 years old and survived by his wife and one child Funeral and burial were held at Leighton at 2:00 p m Wednesday
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Thomas de Wolf
Leighton
Death of Anthony Van Zante at Amey Hospital
Anthony Van Zante died at Amey Hospital at 2 00 a m Thursday February 5 1920 aged 18 years 10 months from pneumonia after influenza He was the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Van Zante of a home seven miles southeast of Pella He went to Ames December 29 to attend the winter course at the Agricultural College planning to spend three winters there He is survived by two brothers and two sisters Funeral arrangements had not been made at this writing.
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Anthony van Zante
Amey
Charles’ van Zante
Pella
Ames
Agricultural College
Death of New Sharon Woman 24 in Missouri
Josephine La Moyne Van Rheenen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Van Rheenen of New Sharon and niece of John Van Rheenen, died in Nevada Missouri on January 1 1920 at age 24 years 10 months from nervous prostration. She was a Drake University graduate and public school teacher. Burial was in New Sharon after services at the Congregational church conducted by Rev Cornell.
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Josephine la Moyne van Rheenen
Wm. van Rheenen
New Sharon
John van Rheenen
Nevada
Drake University
Congregational Church
Cornell
Mrs Van Dusseldorp Dies Near Peoria at 27
Mrs Wm Van Dusseldorp died at her Peoria home after a short illness on January 29 1920 aged 27 years 6 months and 16 days She is survived by her husband and two children Funeral services were held January 21 at the home and at the Peoria church Interment was at Bethante cemetery
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Wm. van Dusseldorp
Peoria
Bethante Cemetery
Iowa Wesleyan Tops Central in Tough Gridiron Battle
Iowa Wesleyan defeated Central University 34 to 24 after a hard fought game led by Ver Steeg Murphy and Miller. Itzen and Ottopoby starred for Central while Buck, Murphy and Miller carried Wesleyan, with Ottopoby hitting six of ten foul shots. Referee Mike Myers officiated at Ottumwa.
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Itzen
Miller
Mt. Pleasant
Byram
Central
Wesleyan
Old Central
Ver Steeg
Ottopoby
Atellar
Mokma
Buck
Murphy
Steeg
Murphy Ottopoby
LE Miller
Mokma de
Fire at Huyser Farm Destroys Garage and Two Cars
A blaze at the Matt Huys er farm east of town Friday night wiped out a garage and implement shed along with two cars. Investigations suggest a lighted oil stove in the garage started the fire as Matt Huys er aided Gerrit Van Houweling, who was ill. Loss figures and insurance remain unreported.
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Matt Huyser
Huyser
Gerrit van Houweling
Monroe Woman Accidentally Shot by Husband Near Monroe
Mrs. R. G. McDuff aged 30 was accidentally shot and killed at home near Monroe Saturday while her husband Mr. McDuff cleaned a shotgun. A coroner's jury ruled the shooting accidental. Two children survive. The Chronicle earlier reported a purebred hog sale by McDuff on January 28 with 48 hogs averaging $730.
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R. G. McDuff
Monroe
Chronicle
Hard Naturalization Hurdles in Sioux County
A Hollander faced delays in securing first naturalization papers after a 60 cent fee. In another case, an alien who claimed exemption from military duty was denied citizenship after being questioned about his oath and willingness to fight for the country that protected him.
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Sioux County
Big Generaus
Big First
Band Robbery at Sully Band Bank
Robbers broke in Thursday night, opened the Sully State Band vault with crowbars and looted deposit boxes. About $5,000 in coupon bonds reported stolen, along with registered liberty bonds. No safe was disturbed and no trace of the criminals found. P. C. Welle, formerly of Pelia, was the cashier.
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Sully State Band
P. C. Welle
Pelia
Civil Service Exam for Pella Iowa Clerks and Carriers
An open competitive examination for clerk and carrier positions in the Pella Iowa post office will be held on Saturday February 14 1920 at 9 am. Applications must be made on prescribed forms obtainable from Arthur Klein secretary Civil Service Board Pella post office or the undersigned. Preference given to discharged soldiers sailors marines widows and wives of injured service members under an Act of July 11 1919. Include discharge record or certified copy with the application. Apply promptly to allow corrections and exam arrangements. J M Shoemaker Secretary Civil Service Board St Paul Minn.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Pella
Iowa
Arthur Klein
Civil Service Board
Congress
District of Columbia
Melton and Roorda Wed at Second Reformed Parsonage
Mr John M Melton from Illinois and Miss Kate Roorda were married at the Second Reformed church parsonage last Wednesday evening by Rev H M Bruins. The couple will reside at 812 East First street in Pella and receive best wishes from the Chron icle and local friends.
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Second Reformed Church
John M. Melton
Kate Roorda
H. M. Bruins
Pella
Mr. Melton
Illinois
East First Street
the Chronicle
Vander Waal and Ter Louw Wedding at Home
James R. Vander Waal and Miss Christine Elizabeth Ter Louw were married by Rev. P. Braak at their home on January 29. They will visit Hamilton, Michigan, with the bride’s brother Rev. John Ter Louw, then reside in Kirkville, Iowa. Best wishes are extended.
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James R. Vander Waal
Christine Elizabeth Ter Louw
P. Braak
Hamilton
Mich
John Ter Louw
Kirkville
Iowa
The
Chronicle
Gertrude Verros to wed Vernet Vogelaar at Harvey
At the home of the bride’s parents near Harvey this Thursday afternoon February 6 the marriage of Gertrude Verros to Vernet Vogelaar takes place Rev P Break officiating The Chronicle joins with friends in best wishes and congratulations.
Bryant Washburn in A Very Good Young Man at Alamo
Local listing promotes Bryant Washburn in a screening of A Very Good Young Man at the Alamo on Friday February 6. The card highlights Washburn’s appearance and the showtime at the venue.
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Bryant Washburn
Davis Cleared of Arson Charge
Thomas Davis was acquitted in Oska loosa of complicity in arson tied to Hollanders property in Mahaska county. Jury verdict found him not guilty after testimony challenging his mental capacity and the validity of a confession allegedly signed by others. Roy Effin, once linked by confession, received an indeterminate sentence but later pled not guilty.
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Thomas Davis
Oskaloosa
Hollanders
Mahaska County
Davis
Roy Effin
State Reformatory
Effin
Winter Life in St Augustine Revealed in Letter
Miss Minta Forsythe shares excerpts from a letter describing early 20th century St Augustine Florida. She recalls rainy spells warm sun cool shade historic sites like Ponce de Leon house Fort Marion and the Flagler Memorial church and mausoleum. The piece notes tourism starting January 15 hotels opening along with Southern seasonal commerce and palm shaded homes with mossy trees.
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Ponce de Leon
Spain
Alverez
Maria Theresa
Pricilla Alden
Napoleon
United States
Ft. Marion
St Augustine
Presbyterian Memorial Church
Flagler
Florida
Alcazar
Walla
Plager
Florida resident reflects on travel, weather, and holidays
The writer recalls oil fields mostly in California while noting Florida ties. They describe recent church visits, a missionary from India, and a Christmas dinner with boarders. They compare fruit prices to Colorado and California, list groceries, and hint at further travel plans after Christmas.
Tiger Schedule Reinstated After Uncertain Break
Local basketball fans feared the Pella Tigers disbanded but a team member confirms the squad continues. After a period of few games due to gym space and events, the Tigers resume scheduling. They will play Oskaloosa M. C. A. Ottumwa American Legion Centerville and teams from nearby towns.
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Pella Tigers
Tigers
Tiger Organization
Oskaloosa. M. C. A
Ottumwa American Legion
Centerville
Pella
Chorus Leads Song Service At Church Notes
Sunday evening the choir will lead in a song service with Miss Irene Haan singing a solo and the male quartet performing. A cordial invitation is extended to all worshippers to attend.
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Irene Haan
Second Reformed Sunday Services and Choir Anthem
Sunday schedule lists 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship with a special request music solo by Mrs. Liggett and the pastor’s sermon titled Righteous by Faith. Evening Worship at 7:30 features choir anthem and pastor sermon The Parable of the Lost Sheep. Senior C. B. Society meets at 6:30 p.m.
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Holy City
First Christian Reformed Evening Service Topic
The evening service at 7:30 focuses on God’s displeasure in the death of the wicked, drawing from Ezekiel 33:11.
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Ezek
Baptist Church Schedule Highlights Services and Programs
Baptist church announces morning worship at 10 45 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m Bible School at 9 20 a m Junior B Y P U at 2 30 p m Senior B Y P U at 0 p m and Prayer Meeting at 7 30 p m Morning subject Prayers of Un belief Evening subject The Powe Darkness of
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J. C. Blank
High School
PENN
Valser
Onstine
de Wolf
Iowa Wesleyan
Rube Brand
Garretson
Huyser Farm
Sully
U. S. Civil Service Examinations
J. M. Shoemaker
St. Paul, Minn
Melton
Roorda
Vogelaar-Verros
Mahaska
Minta Forsythe
A. R. Reynolds
H. F. Bousquet
St. Augustine
Kenwood
Fla
California
India
Long Beach
Calif
Kansas
Denver
Colorado
TIGER
First Christian Reformed
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